# Friends of Olney Infant Academy

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1076232 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1076232)
- Website: https://www.olneyinfantacademy.co.uk/about/friends-of-olney-infant-academy/
- Latest income: £18.6k; spending £15k
- What it funds: Education / training
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations
- Area of operation: Buckinghamshire
- Other names: Foois (working); Friends of Olney First School (previous); Friends of Olney Infant School (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/friends-of-olney-infant-academy

Fundraising events to raise money to support the school budget, to enhance the school environment and learning for the children.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | £18.6k | £15k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2025 | £24.9k | £22.1k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £20.6k | £15.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £16.8k | £16.7k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £9,960 | £11.9k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To advance the education and social development of the pupils of Olney first school by:(1) The provision of additional facilities not normally provided by the local education authority; (11) fostering relationships between the school, parents and others associated with the school.

## What it funds

Friends of Olney Infant Academy is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to organisations. In its latest reported year Friends of Olney Infant Academy reported income of £18.6k and spending of £15k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2026, it spent £80.9k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Friends of Olney Infant Academy in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (olneyinfantacademy.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Friends of Olney Infant Academy open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Friends of Olney Infant Academy is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Friends of Olney Infant Academy fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Buckinghamshire.

### Does Friends of Olney Infant Academy give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Friends of Olney Infant Academy makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Friends of Olney Infant Academy give each year?

The register does not break out Friends of Olney Infant Academy's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2026 was £15k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £16.2k a year.

### How large is Friends of Olney Infant Academy?

In its latest reported year Friends of Olney Infant Academy reported income of £18.6k and spending of £15k.


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